Poland to host European Patriot maintenance centre
· Security · Poland
A maintenance centre for Lockheed Martin's Patriot interceptor missiles will be established in Poland, Deputy Defence Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said. The facility would support Patriot systems across Europe.
Why it matters：The centre strengthens Europe's ability to sustain air-defence systems as demand rises amid the war in Ukraine and Middle East tensions.
Key points
- The centre will maintain Patriot interceptor missiles.
- It will be located in Poland.
Sources (original reporting)
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